Ryan Sievers

* Created the project management organization (PMO) function for the Strategy & Analytics team an industry-leading internal analytics and consulting group. * Established a systematized project tracking and management process to capture essential information, establish KPIs, and drive team self-analysis. * Collaborated with Coinstar technical teams to design, develop, and implement robust project management portal for daily tracking and long-term review. * Developed organizational PM development.

• Start-up business entrepreneur responsible for establishing business plan and strategy, revenue model and fiscal planning, and executing company vision. • Designed and launched the company brand identity, brand development strategy, and public relations program.

• Boosted efficiency and efficacy of core R&D team by program managing division-wide strategic projects through scope, plan, and on-time execution. • Advanced the division’s fiscal agility and accountability by spearheading the creation of a budget tracking program (tools, process, BI, and analytics). • Organized and managed global privacy compliance program

• Taught engaging undergraduate business courses with an emphasis on business management, the marketing environment, and the principles of finance. • Created innovative group-interactive learning and experience projects for students to apply their academic business knowledge to real-world scenarios. • Lectured on the corporate circuit on contemporary business issues and the real-world application of new management theories.

• Founded, directed, and managed a profitable premier business strategy, marketing communications, and project management consultancy, Sievers & Co. • Planned and executed a wide range of long-term and mid-range business and marketing strategy projects focused on clients’ competitive challenges. • Won corporate-wide buy-in for strategic business and marketing solutions that successfully repositioned the client to out-maneuver competitors.

* Designed and implemented web sites, including site architecture and graphical design for clients developing their first online presence. * Planned Internet growth strategies for clients to take advantage of up-and-coming technologies and web-based services. * Created and developed logos, brands, trade dress, and design elements for clients.

Japanes language and culture studies, Hikone Japan

Design Studies, International Studies